Match the constitutional terms with their meanings in the Indian context. List I: (a) Socialism; (b) Secularism; (c) Democracy; (d) Republic. List II: (i) No state religion and equal respect for freedom of religion; (ii) Government deriving authority from the people through democratic participation and representation; (iii) Commitment to social and economic justice and reduction of inequalities; (iv) A non-hereditary head of state, elected directly or indirectly.
(a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv)
The matches are socialism–social and economic justice (iii), secularism–religious equality and freedom (i), democracy–popular participation and representation (ii), and republic–an elected, non-hereditary head of state (iv). Equitable distribution does not require identical shares for every person; India’s President is indirectly elected.
Important Questions from National Values In Indian Constitution
- Choose the correct sequence of the Fundamental Rights as they appear in the Indian Constitution :
- From where the concept of “Directive Principles of State Policy" borrowed into the Indian Constitution ?
Direction:
Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Examine these two statements carefully and select the answer to these questions using the codes given below:
Assertion (A): Women, Dalit Poor and Minority groups are the biggest stakeholders of Democracy in India.
Reason (R): Democracy in India has emerged as the carrier for the desire of Self Respect.
- Which of the following is not a national values ?
Which of the following statements are true in relation to values?
A. The term value is derived from Latin Word 'Valere'.
B. Value is defined as an enduring belief about the way things should be done or about the ends we desire.
C. Indian Constitution clearly enunciates the values of Justice, Liberty, Equity, Equality & Brotherhood in its Preamble.
D. The Parliamentary committee in Feb. 1999 identified five core universal values as : (a) Truth (b) Righteous conduct (c) Peace (d) Love (e) Non-violence
E. Values can only be taught at school level.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
